Strategic Plan

This little guide for success was written to help you plan and improve your life. Many of us want to improve our lives or some aspects of it because there is always room for improvement. Some people plan to improve their lives and succeed in doing so, while there are others who are not sure how to do so.

One of the best ways to plan and improve your life is to write a strategic plan for your life and use it regularly. Here’s why – strategic planning is an important key to success, not only in business, but also in one’s personal life. A strategic plan outlines where you are, where you want to go, and how you intend to get there.

A strategic plan helps you focus; co-create the life of your dreams; take advantage of your opportunities; use your time, energy, and other resources

Had I remembered the plan I had for my life, which included some of my values, I may not have taken that job. I also made some other detours when I failed to use my plan. Some detours can be costly and delay your progress in life.

Using the lessons I learned, I developed a strategic plan for my life which I use regularly. Here’s what a strategic plan for one’s life may include:

1. Situation assessment – An analysis of your current life situation.

2. Values – These are the things that are important to you.

3. Compelling vision – A powerful and motivating image of how you want your life to be.

4. Purpose – Your reason for being here on this earth.

5. Mission – This is a specific area that you focus on.

6. Dreams – These are special things you want in your life.

7. Exciting Goals – These are special things that you work to achieve.

8. Strategies – These are top-level plans for achieving your goals.

9. Action Plans – Documents that outline actions, owners, time frames, resources required, and prerequisites.

10. Monitoring and evaluation – Checking your progress with your plan, assessing it, and taking corrective